Reviewed by GREG KINGDirector: Tim HillStars: James Marsden, Gary Cole, Elizabeth Perkins, voices of Russell Brand, Hugh Laurie, Hank Azaria.We’ve had Tim Allen play a replacement for Santa Claus, and recently we had Dwayne Johnson play a temporary replacement for the tooth fairy. The latest fantasy character to get a makeover is the Easter Bunny. The family friendly Hop is a clever mix of live action …
HOW I ENDED THIS SUMMER
Reviewed by GREG KINGDirector: Aleksei PopogrebskyStars: Grigory Dobrygin, Sergei Puskepalis.The setting for this grim and downbeat psychological thriller is a remote meteorological research station at the northern most tip of Siberia.Pavel (Grigory Dobrygin, making his film debut) is a young graduate student gaining work experience. He is impetuous, impatient, irresponsible, technically clever, …
HOWL
Reviewed by GREG KINGDirectors: Rob Epstein, Jeffrey FreidmanStars: James Franco, David Strathairn, Mary Louise-Parker, Treat Williams, Jeff Daniels, Jon Hamm, Bob Balaban."I saw the best minds of my generation destroyed by madness."Allen Ginsberg was one of the most famous and revered poets of the 20th century, and one of the most iconic writers of the so-called "Beat Generation," who were …
HEREAFTER
Reviewed by GREG KINGDirector: Clint EastwoodStars: Matt Damon, Jay Mohr, Cecile De France, Bryce Dallas Howard, Frankie McLaren, George McLaren.Even at the age of 80 Clint Eastwood is certainly one of the most prolific directors still working at the moment, and he continue to defy attempts to pigeonhole him. He tackles a broad range of genres and themes, and is free to pursue films that appeal to him …
HOW DO YOU KNOW
Reviewed by GREG KINGDirector: James L BrooksStars: Paul Rudd, Owen Wilson, Reese Witherspoon, Jack Nicholson.How Do You Know is the latest romantic comedy from writer/director James L Brooks who has made some sparkling, witty comedies in the past, both for the big screen and small screen. However this tired effort lacks the snappy dialogue and penetrating insights of his best work (Broadcast News, …
HEARTBREAKER
Reviewed by GREG KINGDirector: Pascal ChaumielStars: Roman Duris, Vanessa Paradis, Juliet Ferrier, Francois Damiens, Andrew Lincoln Helena Noguerra.This charming romantic comedy from France has been a massive hit in its native country, and is likely to find a responsive audience in cinemas in Australia.Alex (Romain Duris) is a professional Lothario who wrecks relationships for a living. He is …
